Guest akmaryann Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 My husband is planning a trip to Spain. I am very concerned because everything I have read indicates that you need to let the airline know as they have to have oxygen ready for you. Also, depending on your circulation,too long a flight could put you at risk for a blood clot, and then last but not least is the issue of leaving the United States. Medical insurance doesn't seem to be available for medi-vaccing you back to the US if you have a pre-existing condition. Let me know if you know otherwise because my husband is planning on flying out of the country regardless. He has not consulted his doctors or the airlines and I don't even know about how he will fare with taking medication with him. Even when we went to Canada we had a problem with him taking narcotics. If you have any information or experience with this let me know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Found this--hope it helps, hope all goes well with the trip. http://www.wellontheroad.com/illnesses/blood.html (Blood Clots and Air Travel) http://www.kevincoffee.com/travel/under ... urance.htm (Understanding Travel Health Insurance - Don't Leave Home Without It!) http://www.portableoxygen.org/flyingwitho2.html (Portable Oxygen: A User's Perspective Flying With Oxygen) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hello Maryann, You already have the links posted by our friend. He is very good with finding the right links. Yes it is doable with a sickness, a lot of preparation have to be done first with the approval of his doctors he could have a good trip and that may change his outlook on his sickness for the best. For the medication during travels out of the States contact the travel agency and the health section of the center where he is treated and with the proper papers all should be easy. xo Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I see from your profile that he just had a scan. Maybe when you go for the results you could bring up the trip and see what the doctor says. Is he planning on going to Spain alone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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